What is the nearest airport to Rainbow Beach?

The nearest airport to Rainbow Beach is Hervey Bay (HVB) Airport which is 68.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Maroochydore (MCY) (78.1 km), Bundaberg (BDB) (135.8 km) and Brisbane (BNE) (166.4 km).

How long does it take to get to Rainbow Beach from the Airport?

It takes 5h 2m to get from Rainbow Beach to Brisbane (BNE) Airport.

How do I get to Rainbow Beach?

We recommend flying to Brisbane (BNE) Airport, which is 166.4 km away from Rainbow Beach. The bus from Brisbane (BNE) to Rainbow Beach takes 5h 2m.

Where can I stay near Rainbow Beach?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rainbow Beach.

How to get to Rainbow Beach from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 46m
Distance	166 km
Average price	$51
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 46m

Distance

166 km

Average price

$51

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Rainbow Beach

The nearest airport to Rainbow Beach is Hervey Bay (HVB). However, there are better options for getting to Rainbow Beach. FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rainbow Beach twice daily. Tickets cost $30 - $55 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

Recommended airport

Brisbane (BNE)
1. bus
5h 2m
$48–79

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Other nearby airports

Gold Coast (OOL)
1. bus
2. bus
6h 12m
$81–112
Maroochydore (MCY)
1. bus
2. bus
2h 59m
Cheapest
$14–24
Hervey Bay (HVB)
1. bus
Fastest
1h 46m
$41–56
Bundaberg (BDB)
1. bus
3h 20m
$30–55

Important airports for Rainbow Beach

Frequently asked questions

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